How To Fix Red Dead Redemption Error code 27140000?

Here in this article, we are going to share the details for the Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Online error code 27140000.

The error reads “Unable to join. Failed to retrieve session details from the target…”

As per our research, this error comes when players try to play online or if they try to play with other players, but as they try to join they get this error.

As per Rockstar, the reason for the error is any problem with the network connectivity.

Fixes For Red Dead Redemption Error code 27140000

Fix 1: Power Cycle Your Network And Gaming Device

Before trying anything complicated we suggest you to power cycle your network along with your gaming device.

Here are the steps you need to take,

Shut down your gaming device and router.
Make sure to disconnect your device and router from the Power source.
Wait for around ten minutes.
Restart your device and router.
Make sure your device is properly connected to the internet, and your internet is working.
Check if the error persists.

Fix 2: Are You Trying To Play With Your Friends?

In case you are trying to play with other players but are getting the error when the other player tries to join then try the below given steps.

Send the other player any random profile in your lobby.
Let her/him visit her/his profile.
At last, try to join her/him in the random profile.

Fix 3: Check Rockstar Games Service Status

Next, we suggest you to check the status of Rockstar game services for possible outages or scheduled maintenance.

Here is how to check Rockstar Games Service Status

Visit Rockstar Games server status page.
On the Rockstar Games server status page you can check the server status of the following services;
- Rockstar Games Launcher.
- Rockstar Games Online Services.
- Red Dead Online.
- Grand Theft Auto Online.

Fix 4: Connect Over A Mobile Hotspot

Next, we suggest you to connect your device to a mobile hotspot network.

To do so you can simply create a hotspot network from your phone, and then connect your device over the hotspot network. At last, check if this resolves the issue.

Fix 5: Switch To Any Public DNS Address

If the error is continuing over the mobile hotspot network then we advise you to switch over to a public DNS address.

A Public DNS is a service that looks up DNS for the general internet. Anyone with an internet connection can access public DNS, and they are provided by ISP (Internet Service Provider) or third-party companies.

In case you need help with setting up DNS on your gaming device then you can refer to the below given guides:

Fix 6: Try Checking Your Open Network Ports

Next, visit your open Network Ports, and make sure the following ports are open. In order for Red Dead Online to function without any issues, it requires the following ports to be open:

Port 6672 (UDP)
Port 61455 (UDP)
Port 61457 (UDP)
Port 61456 (UDP)
Port 61458 (UDP)

Fix 7: Check Your NAT Type Settings

Next, we suggest you to check your NAT-type settings. You need to check and make sure your NAT type is set to open otherwise you may face issues while connecting with other players.

Here is how you can check NAT Type Settings For Xbox

Tap the Xbox button to access the guide.
Select Profile & system.
Select Settings.
Select General.
Select Network settings.
Now under the Current Network Status, you can see the Nat Type field where you find the current NAT type.
- If it shows Open NAT, you can freely connect with players on the same network and outside your local network.
- If it shows Moderate NAT, then this means that communication between devices in the same network will be more limited. This may cause issues while connecting with some players or while hosting a match.
- If it shows Strict NAT, then this means that you can freely connect with the devices within the same local network but may face issues while connecting with players outside your local network.

Here is how you can check NAT Type Settings For PS5

Note: The same steps will also work to check NAT Type Settings For PS4

Go to Settings.
Choose Network.
Choose Test Internet Connection.
Wait till the Internet connection test is completed.